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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 695.32 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 695.32 and 338.07 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 695.32 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/695.32 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 695.32 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 235,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,068.59/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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